The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received bids worth ₹307.50 billion against a notified amount of ₹1,250 billion at its latest 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction. The central bank allotted the full bid amount at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.51%, indicating subdued short-term liquidity demand.
In a key liquidity operation, the Reserve Bank of India conducted a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on October 24, 2025, aimed at injecting short-term liquidity into the banking system. However, the tepid response from market participants suggests that liquidity conditions remain comfortable.
Important Points:
- The RBI had notified a total auction size of ₹1,250 billion, but received bids amounting to only ₹307.50 billion — just under 25% of the offered amount.
- The central bank allotted the entire bid amount of ₹307.50 billion, reflecting a lack of aggressive liquidity demand from banks.
- Both the cut-off rate and the weighted average rate were set at 5.51%, aligning with the prevailing repo rate, indicating stable short-term funding costs.
- The muted participation may signal that banks are currently well-funded or are anticipating further liquidity infusions through other instruments.
- The VRR auction is a key tool in the RBI’s liquidity management framework, allowing banks to borrow funds at market-determined rates.
The outcome underscores the central bank’s calibrated approach to liquidity management amid evolving macroeconomic conditions.
Sources: RBI Press Release, BSE Circulars, NSE India.